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18:00 - 10.07.2026
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AUD/USD climbs as Chinese Yuan strength supports the Aussie

AUD/USD advances toward the 0.6960 area on Friday, supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and renewed strength in the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The pair continues to recover on the four-hour chart, although escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran are limiting broader risk appetite.

16:00 - 10.07.2026
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WTI price holds near $72 amid hopes of US-Iran de-escalation

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades around $72 at the time of writing on Friday, up 0.42% on the day, but remains in a consolidation phase after reaching a more than two-week high earlier this week.

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14:00 - 10.07.2026
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD turns upside down amid renewed Middle East hostilities

Silver price (XAG/USD) surrenders its early gains and slides 0.73% to near $59.50 during the European trading session on Friday. The white metal turns negative amid fears that the next monetary policy move by the Federal Reserve (Fed) will be on the upside.

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13:00 - 10.07.2026
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD wavers around $4,100 with the bearish trend intact

Gold (XAU/USD) nurses minor losses with price action contained within Thursday’s trading range, around the $4,100 level, set for 1.6% weekly depreciation. Precious metals struggled this week as the resumption of hostilities in Iran boosted Oil prices, pressuring central banks to hike interest rates.

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11:00 - 10.07.2026
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Dollar finds resistance at the 161.75 previous support

The US Dollar (USD) holds losses below 161.75 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday following a 100-pip reversal earlier on the day.

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10:00 - 10.07.2026
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Forex Today: US Dollar extends correction as US-Iran conflict remains under spotlight

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09:00 - 10.07.2026
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 0.5750, but remains below key technical resistance

The NZD/USD pair trades in positive territory around 0.5775 during the early European session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) gathers strength to its strongest level in three weeks against the US Dollar (USD) on a hawkish rate hike from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).

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08:00 - 10.07.2026
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Edges higher above 1.3400, bullish outlook remains intact

The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3430 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The UK government leadership transition and growing expectations of further Bank of England (BoE) interest rate hikes underpin the British Pound (GBP) against the US Dollar (USD).

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07:00 - 10.07.2026
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Sits near weekly top around 1.1450 as bulls flirt with 23.6% Fibo.

The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers for the third consecutive day and touches a fresh weekly high, around the 1.1460 area, during the Asian session on Friday.

04:00 - 10.07.2026
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WTI consolidates below $72.00 as traders monitor geopolitical developments

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – steadies during the Asian session on Friday, stalling the previous day's downfall amid mixed messaging from the US and Iran.

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Gold price climbs to $1,950 as Middle East conflicts keep safe-haven demand intact

Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside move as investors’ appeal for precious metals remains upbeat due to the deepening crisis in the Middle East. The precious metal delivered a breakout of the consolidation formed in a range of $1,909-$1,932 despite the fact that robust US Retail Sales data elevated expectations of one more interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve (Fed) for the remainder of 2023.

Demand for bullion rose significantly due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine after the strike at a Gazan hospital. The hospital blast in Gaza resulted in hundreds of casualties, which has created room for an intervention by Iran. Earlier, Iran warned of a possible intervention if Israel appears for a ground assault. Meanwhile, US President Joe Bide remained 'loud and clear' that the US stands with Israel.

The US Dollar consolidates in a tight range ahead of the speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. It will be worth watching whether Jerome Powell reiterates the appropriateness of some further policy-tightening or will join other Fed officials who have supported the need to keep interest rates steady due to rising US bond yields.

Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold price surges amid deepening Israel-Hamas tensions

  • Gold price aims to capture the crucial resistance of $1,950.00 as the appeal for bullions is upbeat amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
  • The Israel-Palestine conflict deepened on Wednesday after an explosion at a Gaza hospital killed almost 500 civilians. 
  • Meanwhile, the visit of Biden to Jordan was canceled as civilian unrest increased after the blast in the hospital in Gaza.
  • The Gold price extended upside after US President Joe Biden blamed Palestine for the Gaza hospital blast. Joe Biden said that the US stands with Israel.
  • US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Palestine to root out sources of revenue for Hamas in the West Bank and Gaza.
  • Risks of intervention by other Middle East nations such as Iran remain persistent, which could disrupt the supply chains further.
  • The appeal for Gold price has improved significantly due to deepening Middle East tensions, which supported it to recover quickly on Tuesday despite the release of upbeat US Retail Sales data.
  • The US Census Bureau reported that Retail Sales rose by 0.7% due to robust demand for automobiles, rising dining out, and higher gasoline prices. Investors forecasted a growth rate of 0.3%. In August, Retail Sales grew by 0.8%. August's sales were upwardly revised from an initial estimate of 0.6%.
  • Retail Sales excluding automobile sales rose by 0.6% while investors anticipated a growth uptick of 0.2%. 
  • Strong consumer spending seems backed by robust labor demand and steady wage growth, which could propel consumer inflation expectations and increase the chances of one more interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve (Fed). 
  • Strong consumer spending in September despite headwinds of off-season and higher borrowing costs has set a positive undertone for the third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
  • The US Dollar Index (DXY) seems well-supported above the crucial level of 106.00, but it is failing to extend its upside trend as the majority of traders are still betting in favor of interest rates remaining unchanged.
  • As per the CME Group Fedwatch tool, traders see a 90% chance of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%. However, the odds of one more interest rate increase in any of the two remaining monetary policy meetings in 2023 have jumped to 38% from 30% recorded on Tuesday. 
  • China’s Q3 GDP growth remained upbeat, fading expectations of a global slowdown and weighing on the safe haven USD. 
  • China’s growth rate in the July-September quarter was recorded at 1.3%, much better than expectations of 1.0% and the 0.5% recorded in the second quarter of 2023. The annual GDP rose by 4.9% against the estimates of 4.4%. 
  • Meanwhile, investors shift focus to the speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which is scheduled for Thursday. The major focus will be on the interest rate guidance as other Fed policymakers have supported keeping interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% due to higher long-term US bond yields. The 10-year US Treasury yields rose to 4.85%. 
  • San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said this week that the recent surge in long-term bond yields is equivalent to one 25 basis points rate hike. The risk of lifting interest rates further could push the economy into a recession, she said.


Technical Analysis: Gold price tests $1,950
Gold price refreshes one-month high at $1,950.00 amid an escalating Israel-Palestine conflict. The precious metal is inches far from the four-week high around $1,947.00 after stabilizing above the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which trades around $1,905.00. The yellow metal is expected to extend upside toward the crucial resistance of $1,950.00

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